Elected first as a Meath county councillor in 2004, he has served on the council since and has twice ran unsuccessfully for national office. A journalist by profession, he writes for a number of publications. He has held a number of positions while on the council, including Fianna Fáil whip.

Committed to making Meath a county that is a premier base for employment growth and meeting the challenge of providing facilities for our growing population.

Giving families a fair chance by reducing the cost on households. Our affordable childcare document will provide a tax credit against this cost.

Ensure the DoE provides proper funding for affordable housing construction in county Meath where currently we have 4,000 on the waiting list.